Analyzing Erikson's Stages Of Development

The third stage of Erikson’s stages of development is initiative versus guilt. Erikson does not break away from Freud’s theory. During this stage, Erikson’s acknowledges the Oedipal factors exists, but expands to include the impact of social factors. This third stages occurs during the ages of three to six years. Initiative is an attempt to imitate their same sex parents through observation and imaginative play (Fleming, 2004). Children develop a sense of guilt when they feel in competition with their parents. If parents instill guilt feelings by insisting too strongly on “good” behavior, can hamper this active development. Erikson’s believes that problem is the child’s ability to will without feeling too much guilt (Bae, 1999). Teachers may not recognize this stage of development as a problem or concern. Children come into school with this stage already established or use imaginative play to explore the roles of their parents.
Fourth Stage: Industry versus Inferiority The fourth stage is industry versus inferiority. This stage occurs between the ages of six and twelve. During this stage, children learn to accept itself, others, and the environment through social values and acceptance (Bae,
This stages occurs during the ages of twelve through adulthood. Identity is developed through all the previous self-images and identification. Identity is built upon the trust of itself and others. According to Erikson, this is the stage where children try to find their own way in life and often defy their parents. Adolescents is a time of great change and development. Also, the fifth stage involves children defining who they are and where they will go in life. Children start dating during this stage. Teacher of middle and high school students deal with this stage quite often. Students often feel that they are invincible and know all that they need to be an